AP Source: Comcast could spend 'billions' for rest of GE's NBC Universal stake after 3.5 yearsOctober 12th, 2009 AP Source: GE could unwind stake in NBC UniversalLOS ANGELES — A proposed deal to acquire media giant NBC Universal would give current owner General Electric Co. the ability to unwind its stake over several years, and could see Comcast Corp.
NBC Universal sued for at least $2 million over use of fontsOctober 9th, 2009 NBC Universal in $2M fight over use of fontsNEW YORK — A company that designs and licenses different type faces is suing NBC Universal for at least $2 million over the entertainment company's use of its fonts. In a suit filed Tuesday in the U.S.
Time Warner says it won't bid for NBC Universal, potentially strengthening Comcast's handOctober 2nd, 2009 Time Warner says it won't bid for NBC UniversalPHILADELPHIA — The head of Time Warner Inc. says he's not interested in making a bid for NBC Universal.
AP sources confirm Comcast is in talks for up to a 51 percent stake in NBC UniversalOctober 1st, 2009 AP sources: Comcast exploring stake in NBCPHILADELPHIA — Comcast Corp. might spend billions for a stake in NBC Universal, a deal that would transform the nation's largest cable TV provider into one of the most prominent owners of TV shows, movies and other programming as well.
Venezuela's cable television chamber says government plans to impose new regulationsSeptember 23rd, 2009 Venezuela cable TV says gov't plans new regulationCARACAS, Venezuela — The government of President Hugo Chavez is preparing to impose new regulations on cable TV, the head of Venezuela's cable television chamber said Wednesday. Chamber president Mario Seijas told The Associated Press the government outlined the new rules to the cable companies this week and said they will be published in the Official Gazette in about 15 days.
Universal Orlando expected to reveal details on 'The Wizarding World of Harry Potter'September 15th, 2009 Universal Orlando to reveal 'Harry Potter' detailsORLANDO, Fla. — Officials from Universal Orlando Resort are expected to release details Tuesday about a Harry Potter attraction under development.
Analyst raises GE price target, earnings estimates on improved NBC marginsSeptember 15th, 2009 Analyst raises GE price target on NBC marginsHARTFORD, Conn. — Shares of General Electric Co.
NBC's Ben Silverman joining IAC in new venture; company to partner closely with advertisersJuly 27th, 2009 IAC in new venture with NBC's Ben SilvermanNEW YORK — Ben Silverman will be leaving his job as co-chairman of NBC Entertainment and Universal Movie Studios to head a new venture with Barry Diller's IAC/InterActiveCorp focusing on producing and distributing multimedia content. NBC named Jeff Gaspin, president and chief operating officer of the company's cable entertainment group, to replace him.
Tamil Nadu government setting up cable TV infrastructureJuly 13th, 2009 CHENNAI - The Tamil Nadu government Monday said Arasu Cable Corp, the multi-system operator (MSO) that it has promoted, has begun setting up cable television infrastructure in the districts. According to the information technology (IT) department's policy note submitted to the state assembly, the company has set up digital headends at Thanjavur, Tirunelveli, Coimbatore and Vellore.
Goldman Sachs says Universal American stock price includes Medicare Advantage challengesJune 29th, 2009 Universal American rises following upgradeNEW YORK — Shares of health insurance provider Universal American Corp. advanced Monday following an upgrade from a Goldman Sachs analyst, who said the company's stock price more than reflects the difficulties Universal American faces.
Time Warner Cable prices $1.5 billion debt offeringJune 24th, 2009 Time Warner Cable prices debt offeringNEW YORK — Time Warner Cable Inc. said Wednesday it priced a $1.5 billion underwritten public offering of 6.75 percent debentures due 2039.
Dhaka, Yangon to share submarine cable for IT connectivityJune 21st, 2009 DHAKA - Bangladesh and Myanmar could share each other's under sea cable system, used for running the internet, whenever their own cable connectivity breaks down, according to a proposal put forward by Yangon. Bangladesh is examining the proposal received from Myanmar, New Age newspaper said Sunday quoting an official.
Massive fire engulfs optical fibre cable factory in UPMay 10th, 2009 ALLAHABAD - A massive fire engulfed an optical fibre cable factory in Naini area of Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday. The fire broke out at 7.30 a.m.
Tatas join consortium to build $600 mn cable system in AfricaApril 16th, 2009 JOHANNESBURG - India's Tata Communications Thursday said they had joined a global consortium to build a $600-million cable system to extend faster international connectivity to countries in Africa at cheaper tariff. The network, expected to be ready by 2011, will cover South Africa, Namibia, Angola, the two Congos, Cameroon, Nigeria, Togo, Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire, Cape Verde, Canary Islands, Portugal and Britain, a company statement said.
Service quality norms announced for cable operatorsFebruary 24th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The telecom watchdog Tuesday introduced regulations that seek to improve the quality of service provided by cable TV operators in areas where set-top boxes are not mandatory. The regulations will come into effect April 1.
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